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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.06, 22,881.90 and 4,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.06, 22,881.90 and 4,865 is: 7,297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.06 : 22,881.90 = 4,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.06/22,881.90 = 4,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.06x = 22,881.90 × 4,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.06x = 111,320,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,320,443.50/15,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.76

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